Here are the Top 5 Concerts of the Coming Week: - NEIL DIAMOND Hitmaker Neil Diamond has never played the Lehigh Valley. So 50 years into his career, he apparently decided to do it in a big way. On Friday, Diamond kicks off his latest world tour, to support his new album, “Melody Road,” with a show he has promised will include many of his hits. He will be the first act to play the arena twice, with a second show Sunday. With the first show nearly sold out and the second selling well, Diamond will become the biggest-selling musical act so far at the arena. Diamond’s show would be big no matter what. He’s among the Top 30 best-selling music artists ever. ...

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NEIL DIAMOND
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On Friday, Diamond kicks off his latest world tour,...

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